Thursday, February 5, 2015

The QueerNote Cabaret

Join us as we celebrate and indulge in queer performance at the Gladstone Ballroom on February 5th, 2015. Instead of a commencing a conference with a typical keynote speaker, we are launching this year’s Festival of Original Theatre with the first ever “QueerNote Cabaret.”

The QueerNote Cabaret will include work that is queer in methodology and in content. Through burlesque, drag, spoken word and performance art, The QueerNote Cabaret will provoke, excite and question.We are excited to play, protest and perform with you and to trouble traditional conceptions of the stage.

Tassels & Tabletop: Cartoon Crush

This month, Tassels and Tabletop brings you boardgames and cartoon nostalgia, with acts based on your Saturday childhood favourites. Superheroes, super thieves, and perhaps even a pegasus will all grace our stage.

Tassels and Tabletop: Out with the Old, In With The Nude

It’s a new year, and to celebrate, Tassels and Tabletop will be ringing in 2015 with three performers who are new to the Toronto burlesque scene. Joining the ladies of Nerd Girl Burlesque will be California Silk,Dante Him, and Dolly Monroe. In honour of these acts, Nerd Girl Burlesque’s Loretta Jean, Helen Of Tronna, and Delicia Pastiche will be performing the routines they first took to the Toronto stage with. Joining them in revisiting a vintage routine will be veteran performer Maria Juana of The Harlettes, who will be celebrating ten years of burlesque this month!

As always, you are welcome to join the cast in a board game social after the show. Games are always on hand, but you are more than welcome to bring any you like.

Tassels and Tabletop: Loretta Jean’s Birthday Spectacular

Nerd Girl Burlesque is back at our new venue, Handlebar, for the 2nd Annual Loretta Jean’s Birthday Spectacular of Tassels and Tabletop.

Come and celebrate the festive season, our awesome new venue (in the heart of Kensington Market), and the anniversary of LJ’s 25th birthday (we’ll leave it to you to decide which anniversary it is.) We’ll have cupcakes, candy, balloons, and other nerdy birthday party treats for you.

Saturday, November 29, 2014

The Night is Dark and Full of Tassels: Game of Thrones Burlesque III

The Great Hall, 1087 Queen St. W., Toronto
Doors 8PM, show at 9PM
Tickets: $15 standing room or $20 General Admission via Brown Paper Tickets ($25 at the door); VIP $50, or VIP table of 4 for $160 (save 20%).

What’s harder to deal with, everything that went down on Season 4 of Game of Thrones, or that we have to wait almost a year until Season 5? Well, fear not, because on November 29, the night is dark and full of TASSELS (and maybe even a few assels)! GAME OF THRONES BURLESQUE returns, bigger and better than ever, with brand new acts and additions to the cast! This epic reimagining of your favourite characters (and the ones you love to hate) in all kinds of hilariously sexy situations, portrayed by some of Toronto’s top burlesque artists, will leave you feeling rich as a Lannister!

Featuring a group number and solos by members of Nerd Girl Burlesque – plus many more (see event listing for full cast details).

Tassels and Tabletop: Supernatural Seduction

Nerd Girl Burlesque is back at the Monarch Tavern for a very special Halloween edition of Tassels and Tabletop. Come see some some of the most seductive spooks around as they heat up the stage and haunt their way into your hearts!

This month, the women of Nerd Girl Burlesque are joined by Strip Search Audience Choice winner Zilly Lilly, Boylesque T.O. coproducer and performer, Wrong Note Rusty, and the co-producer and founder of Great Canadian Burlesque, Fionna Flauntit! To keep the evening going, we are proud to welcome back our hostess Caitlin Blain!

As always, you are welcome to join the cast in a board game social after the show. Games are always on hand, but you are more than welcome to bring any you like.

Saturday, September 27, 2014

Pick a Card: A Burlesque Exploration of Tarot

Gala Delicious and Queens of Cups present Pick a Card: A Burlesque Exploration of Tarot, a burlesque variety show and multimedia experience. Our performers will share with you the occult myth and magic of Tarot, using various art forms to weave a multifaceted spectacle of fortune, titillation, and curiosity!

Headlined by The Burlesque Hall of Fame’s 2010 Queen of Burlesque, Roxi D’Lite, this production features award-winning performers from throughout the Midwest, special guests Nerd Girl Burlesque from Toronto, and local favorites from The Tickled Fancy Burlesque Company.

The 2nd Annual Michigan Burlesque Festival

Each night will feature dozen of talented performers and dancers from all over North America. Hosting both nights of the festival will be the vivacious Foxy Tann (Minnesota).

Weekend passes, advanced and VIP tickets will be available through www.MichiganBurlesqueFest.com and brown paper tickets starting August 15th. These shows are 18+ only. You must present a valid photo I.D. at the door. There will be a gated parking lot with security available for $5, right across from the venue.

There will also be vendors and performers set up in the Tangent Gallery selling merchandise, so you can take some of the festival home with you! Don’t miss out!

Nerd Girl Burlesque is thrilled to heat up your summer with August’s edition of Tassels and Tabletop. This August, we’re pleased to bring you a variety of talent to tantalize, tease, and even tickle your funny bones!

This month, our guests are Bunny Angora, of The Harlettes, Kage Wolfe, choreographer and dancer with Love Letters Cabaret, Knox Harter (also of Love Letters Cabaret and High Society Cabaret) and Sevvy Skellington, of Peepshow T.O.

Stay after the show, as always, for a board game social with the stars of the show and libations by the Monarch Tavern.

We will have games on hand, including board and card games, but you are welcome to bring anything you would like to play! Try your hand at Nerdlesque Against Humanity (our custom CAH deck.)

Something nefarious has occurred in the burlesque community! The murder most foul of Mr. Bawdy, beloved local eccentric. This July 18th, join Nerd Girl Burlesque’s Delicia Pastiche, Helen of Tronna, and Loretta Jean, as well as special guests Helvetica Bold (Rockalily Burlesque) and Jolie Stripes as they plead their cases (and undo some laces) in the sexiest whodunnit ever seen. Special guest Titus Androgynous of The Yes-Men: A Drag King Collective will round out our suspect list with a delicious drag performance.

Tassels and Tabletop: Clue will give you a glimpse into the secrets, psyches, and sensuality of six suspects as your host, Chief Inspector Constable Wolfman, Detective First Class (Great Canadian Burlesque), acts as your guide. The evening will feature all original solo and group performances themed around the classic murder mystery board game that has inspired movies, television shows, and a cult following.

Clue will feature fantastic prizes, contests, and more. As always, join the cast and audience for board games and socializing after the show is over. Games are available, but guests are welcome and encouraged to bring their favourites.

Tassels and Tabletop: Clue will give you a glimpse into the secrets, psyches, and sensuality of six suspects as host, Chief Inspector Dice Roller Constable Jordan Richer, Detective First Class, acts as your guide. The evening will feature all original solo and group performances themed around the classic murder mystery board game that has inspired movies, television shows, and a cult following.

Clue will feature fantastic prizes from sponsors such as Games for All, contests, special Clue-themed libations, and more. As always, join the cast and audience for board games and socializing after the show is over. Games are available, but guests are welcome and encouraged to bring their favourites.

This year, come out and see group and solo routines for Nerd Girl Burlesque‘s bag of tricks that will have you swooning and leave you pumped to keep partying for World Pride. The Village stage is one of NGB’s favourite places to perform all year because of the amazing energy of the crowd!

This event is FREE, simply come to the Village Stage before 3:30 to get your spot to watch-it’s World Pride this year and everything will be bustling! Stay afterwards to chat and grab photos with the girls.

PeepshowTO is back with another epic themed burlesque show inspired by adult cartoons. Whether they are cloned from famous people, visiting from the future, or taking a step back from the danger zone, the performers of this edition of PeepshowTO will be sure to make you scream for more. Join us at The Randolph Theatre for an evening of sexy, animated fun!

Nerd Girl Burlesque are proud to hold their first Tassels and Tabletop in their new venue, The Monarch. With better seating and sight lines, as well as a delectable menu, NGB is excited to bring you your monthly dose of board games and burlesque!

Tassels and Tabletop 7: Attack of the Killer Bs

Last month we took the show on the road to Ottawa, but the the ladies of Nerd Girl Burlesque are back in Toronto with April’s edition of Tassels and Tabletop.

This month, the NGB ladies are joined by a bevy of killer performers: Belle Jumelles (A Platinum Production), Bianca Boom Boom, and Boy Joystick. Their names may start with B, but they are certainly on our A-list! Hosted by local comedian and sticker aficionado Caitlin Blain.

Stick around after the show and mingle with the performers, enjoy some drink specials, and play some games with the dancers!

We will have games on hand, including board and card games, but you are welcome to bring anything you would like to play!

Nerd Girl Burlesque’s own Helen of Tronna and Loretta Jean will be attendance for the entirety of the festival. You can catch them performing on the final evening of performances, The Thrilling Conclusion at le poisson rouge!

Sunday, March 16, 2014

Helen of Tronna’s Helluva Birthday Bash

Believe it or not, winter is almost over. And that means it’s time for the best party of the year – a yearly March tradition five years in the making, Bella Fox’s birthday bash has a new name and a new great venue!

She may be using a new name, but Helen’s still slammin’ the martinis while shaking the best ass east of the Don River.

Saturday, March 15, 2014

The Yes-Men: Game of Kings in OTTAWA!

Winter is STILL here and The Yes-Men are going to heat things up with an epic tribute to Game of Thrones. Wildlings and princes, axes and swords, leather and silk and maybe even a dragon or two. These kings are going to rule the realm! Last chance to catch this show before the long winter ends and spring finally arrives.

Tassels and Tabletop 6: Knickers for Nellie’s

This month, Nerd Girl Burlesque brings you a special co-production with the lovely Lisbon Maginot to raise money (and under things) for an amazing cause, Nellie’s women’s shelter and advocacy group.

For each pair of new knickers you bring, you will receive some delicious baked goods, and a raffle ticket for amazing prizes from sponsors such as Come As You Are! Shelters desperately need undergarments, but rarely get them charitably contributed. Tickets and sweets will also be available for purchase.

We are bringing you an extra-luscious line up this month to help support this cause, featuring:Leelando Calrissian (Peepshow TO), Lisbon Maginot, the Luscious Lusitanian, Lucky Minx, and Scarlett LaFlamme (Blazing Bombshell Burlesque).

As a bonus, with the earlier start time, you can stay for games and still be well-rested for the next day!

Kittened by the darling Dottie Dangerfield
Hosted by the amazing Caitlin Blain
Featuring a number by the sirens of the Daughters of Triton

Saturday, February 15, 2014

The Yes Men Drag Kings Present: GAME OF KINGS

Winter is here and The Yes-Men are going to heat things up with an epic tribute to Game of Thrones. Wildlings and princes, axes and swords, leather and silk and maybe even a dragon or three. These kings are going to rule the realm! Special Yes-Guests for this show are the amazing burlesque performer Belle Jumelles and the delicious darlings from Nerd Girl Burlesque.

Thursday, January 30, 2014

We’re back for another exciting round of Tassels and Tabletop at The Central. This month’s edition is named after the Hoth like weather we’ve been having. Come warm up with burlesque, board games and booze!

The first half of the evening features a taste of some of the brightest stars in the local neo-burlesque and nerdlesque scene.

Come see them shimmy and shake their “natural 20s”. After the show, stick around and mingle with the performers, have some drinks, and roll some dice. We will have games on hand, including board and card games, but you are welcome to bring anything you would like to play!

Saturday, January 11, 2014

The Blondes of A Platinum Production have teamed up with Nerd Girl Burlesque for the 3rd installment of The DIVA OFF Series*: an epic, pasty-clad battle between two armies of harmonized vocals and girl power! Oh yeah, and it’s Burlesque…so there’ll be some SRS boob happening.

The Platinum Girls Belle & Stella and special guest (all the way from NYC),Nastie Canasta are reppin’ it for #TEAMDESTINY to see if this body REALLY IS too “Bootylicious” for you, babe!

“Say You’ll Be There” Saturday, January 11th, 10PM to find out once and for all which of these “Independant Women” will “Viva Forever” and be the ultimate “Survivor”!!!

Stick around after the show for when your host and resident DJ, Johnny B Goode gets the club “Jumpin’ Jumpin'” with pop, hip-hop, elctro, dance, oldies, diva ballad remixes and top40 of the 80s, 90s, and today!!! This is your chance to be a “Saturday Night Diva”!

Tassels and Tabletop: Loretta Jean’s Birthday Spectacular

Nerd Girl Burlesque presents the fourth instalment of our new monthly show, Tassels and Tabletop, this time in honour of LJ’s birthday!

The first half of the evening features a taste of best & brightest in Toronto’s neo-burlesque and nerdlesque scene. After the show, stick around and mingle with the performers, have some drinks and roll some dice with them!

We will have games on hand, including board and card games, but you are welcome to bring anything you would like to play!

Fifty Shades of Bass in association with Love Letters Cabaret and Great Canadian Burlesque presents BOWIElesque: A David Bowie inspired Burlesque spectacle.

Join us as we ring in Friday the 13th of December (beginning on Thursday December 12) to celebrate Luckee 13’s birthday with a supremely decadent spectacle of the bizarre and magical sexiness, a tribute to the chameleon BOWIE, and a Burlesque show you won’t want to miss followed by a serious night of dance party mayhem!

Friday, December 6, 2013

The Yes-Men: A Game of King

Winter is coming and The Yes-Men are going to heat things up with an epic tribute to Game of Thrones. Wildlings and princes, axes and swords, leather and silk and maybe even a dragon or three. These kings are going to rule the realm!

Special Yes-Guests for this show are the amazing Judy Virago, the unforgettable Hot Mess Barbie and the delicious darlings from Nerd Girl Burlesque.

After the show we’ll keep your hearts thumping with beats that will make you want to dance your way from King’s Landing to The Wall. You might even win a dance with a drag king!

Thursday, November 28, 2013

Tassels and Tabletop

Nerd Girl Burlesque presents the third instalment of our new monthly show, Tassels and Tabletop!

The first half of the evening features a taste of best & brightest in Toronto’s neo-burlesque and nerdlesque scene. After the show, stick around and mingle with the performers, have some drinks and roll some dice with them!

We will have games on hand, including board and card games, but you are welcome to bring anything you would like to play!

Saturday, November 23, 2013

A Storm of Sequins: Game of Thrones Burlesque II

Over the Red Wedding yet? No? Well cheer up, because the god of tits and wine has decided to smile upon you! GAME OF THRONES BURLESQUE is back for its second instalment, A Storm of Sequins! The cast from the show you loved last year is back with almost entirely new numbers! There will be a few returning favourites, as well.

NGB’s Delicia Pastiche and Loretta Jean will be debuting brand new acts!

Thursday, October 31, 2013

No Pants Society Presents: Spooky Speakeasy

Candle lights. Haunted burlesque. No Pants Hallowe’en Dance. This October 31st, flappers, gangsters & ghouls will be lighting up a burlesque feast for devilish eyes at our Spooky Speakeasy. Hemlines will rise while chills run up spines.

After the show the chairs disappear and we’re throwing a full on Hallowe’en dance party with ass-shakin’ tunes by Haus of Whaps. Join our treats from the stage in a costumed dance party late into the witching hours.

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Tassels and Tabletop

Nerd Girl Burlesque presents the second instalment of our new monthly show, Tassels and Tabletop!

The first half of the evening features a taste of best & brightest in Toronto’s neo-burlesque and nerdlesque scene. After the show, stick around and mingle with the performers, have some drinks and roll some dice with them!

We will have games on hand, including board and card games, but you are welcome to bring anything you would like to play!

October 2013 Line Up: Nerd Girl Burlesque’s own Delicia Pastiche, Helen of Tronna and Loretta Jean; Betty Quirk (Underground Peepshow), St Stella (A Platinum Production), and the Mentalism of Lukas Stark. Show hosted by the very funny Caitlin Blain.

The Underground Peepshow’s newest production in a series of nerdy-themed burlesque shows features brand new, super-powered, DC Comics-inspired burlesque acts in a showcase of local performers. Is the Dark Knight the hero this burlesque show deserves but not the one it needs right now? Will Superman learn his one true weakness, Striptonite? Will the Birds of Prey have their way? Will the Flash finish a little too fast? You only have one evening to find out!

This show will be featuring a new special group number by Nerd Girl Burlesque. Also featuring performances by: Betty Quirk, Sevvy Skellington, Barely Legal Leelando, Charlie Quinn, Poisonne, Dr. Tease and many more!

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

John Lennon Birthday Party

A big, fun birthday extravaganza to celebrate The Walrus himself. Nerd Girl Burlesque hits the stage at 9PM, followed by psychedelic rock from Lavender Orange at 10 PM and a screening of Magical Mystery Tour at 11 PM.

The Firecrackers Present: Bad Girls of History

The Firecrackers love to celebrate badass women. So, it was only natural that we decided to put on a show paying tribute to some of our favourite rebels throughout history! Portraying these wild women of the past will be:

Indulge your own inner rebel and come out to see a bevy of brazen burlesque dancers portray women who have been painted as “bad” because they dared to live their lives the way they chose and threatened social norms. You might see a genuine villainess or two, as well!

Toronto’s own nerdy burlesque Dynamic Duo, Delicia Pastiche and Loretta Jean present a brand new monthly event at The Central.

The first half of the evening features a taste of some of the brightest stars in the local neo-burlesque and nerdlesque scene. After the show, stick around and mingle with the performers, have some drinks and roll some dice with them!

We will have games on hand, including board and card games, but you are welcome to bring anything you would like to play.

Saturday, September 21, 2013

This year will mark the first of many annual Michigan burlesque festivals to come, and the doors are open to all forms of burlesque, from all over the world. Nerd Girl Burlesque’s own Loretta Jean and Bella Fox will be appearing.

Friday, August 23, 2013

Geek Night at Oasis Aqua Lounge

A fun night for all the ‘gamers’, geeks & fans…join us for a Fan Expo after party you won’t forget! 11pm Comic and nerd inspired burlesque by Nerd Girl Burlesque! Dress as your fav super hero alter ego, best character wins a prize!

Thursday, August 22 – Sunday, August 25, 2013

Fan Expo Canada

The ladies of Nerd Girl Burlesque will be appearing at Fan Expo Canada, the largest fandom convention in the nation. Come visit us at booth #408 in artist’s alley. We will have hair fascinators, prints and other merch for sale. We’ll also be announcing our Fall 2013 season.

BoobTube is a loving send-up to hours spent on the sofa with a remote in hand. The show features acts inspired by I Love Lucy, Gilligan’s Island, Charlie’s Angels, She-Ra: Princess of Power, Sailor Moon, Adventure Time, Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones, bad public service announcements, late night infomercials, commercial jingles and more!

Sunday, June 30, 2013 – **please note change of date**

Pride Toronto – Community Cabaret

Viagara Village Stage (outdoors at the intersection of Church & Wellesley!), 8 PM

Nerd Girl Burlesque is very happy to once again be performing at Pride Toronto. We will be doing a free, mini-show of some of our favourite acts at 8PM. (These events tend to sometimes run behind time, but if that’s the case you get to be entertained by fabulous drag acts before us.)

Friday, June 28, 2013

Doors at 6:00; first whistle of the first bout at 6:30, second bout gets underway at 8:00.

It’s time once again to jam out with your clam out! This year is extra special because it will be the first time Toronto Roller Derbyand GTA Rollergirls will be co-hosting the bout in a downtown venue! Ted Reeve Arena is just 10 subway stops away from the village so it’s an ideal pre-Pride party!

Nerd Girl Burlesque will be performing at the bout after party at Sidewalk Café, 1344 Danforth Avenue. We’ll also be on hand during the bout selling merch and tickets for BoobTubeat Baltic Avenue on July 5.

Clam Slam is an annual event to kick off Pride weekend, and brings together the LGBTQ roller derby skating community for a bout like no other! We provide a kid friendly, wheelchair accessible, and campy sports event that is fun for everyone!

Bella’s Burlesque Birthday Bash: DIRTY THIRTY DANCE PARTY

Our very own Bella Fox has almost completed yet another lap around the sun, and you know what that means: It’s time to watch her get trashed while she makes her friends dance for you! This year’s a big birthday, and the party is going to be bigger than ever.

All of the NGB ladies will be appearing at Canadian Toycon and running a intro workshop on how to start cosplaying. For the rest of the day we’ll be at our table. Come stop by and say hi, buy some swag, and pick up some autographed photos.

The ladies of NGB are coming to Ottawa for the first time and we’re headlining this awesome and nerdy Valentine’s day show!

Load up on HP, grab your sonic screwdriver, and follow the bat-signal to Babylon this February 14. Can you think of a better end to a romantic evening? Or fly solo like the Dark Knight. From 8-bit boobs to 3D, Lara Croft-esque gams, we’ve got a show for you.

Friday, November 30, 2012

A Dirty Dance with Dragons: Games of Thrones Burlesque

Most Game of Thrones fans know that the motto of House Targaryen is “Fire and Blood,” but we thought that for one night, you might rather see fire and BOOBS! It’s a long time until Season 3 starts, so get your fix here! Scarlett LaFlamme, producer of The Firecrackers: Explosive Burlesque, brings you a burlesque of ice and fire, featuring your favourite characters (and the characters you love to hate) from the books and HBO series in ways you’ve never seen them before. You might see a direwolf or dragon or two as well!

Wednesday, 21 November 2012

Foreign Matter Book Launch

Come and celebrate the launch of the graphic novel Foreign Matter with a wide variety of burlesque and music. Foreign Matter is a book filled with superheroes and inspired as much by Superman as The Isle of Doctor Moureau and Agatha Christie novels. Suffice to say it is a science fiction/superhero murder mystery…and it is a lot of fun.

Superhero inspired burlesque by NGB’s own Kenickie Street, as well as many more.

This show is a fundraiser in support of The Burlesque Hall of Fame, located in Las Vegas. BHOF need our financial help to move their very unique archive and collection of burlesque memorabilia. Donations can also be made directly through their indiegogo campaign page.